Quite impressive how Russia’s game has evolved with this new head coach and new set of players in just a short time. Might not be a bad idea to test Mikhailov in the OH when Kliuka or especially Volkov struggles to put out some balls. Poletaev/ Zemchenok duo on the right seem very capable at the moment. And Musersky completing the 4th MB forms Russia’s dream team. A mix of young and established players without depending too much with the veterans. Very impressive with Kobzar and Golubev

Lack of coaching is recently our main problem in woman volleyball too.

Anyway, thanks both teams for a great battle. I'm really impressed by Poletaev's performance today.

Remember Russia slayed other teams in VNL 2018, but they did not even make top 4 in WCH.

Im not concluding anything and Im only saying that seeing the contrast of their play from last year and previous years to now is just mind blowing. I really didnt think they can elevate and evolve their play this fast. they evolved from being dependent with the pins and Musersky to bail them out to playing all around. If they win the OQT next month with Iran as the only real threat to them, i definitely see them resting the regulars for the ECV and WC.

Jendryk's lollipop-serve proves to be what the USA needed to push them to the next round...and them digs??? WHAT? if Karch is the coach of the men's team he would for sure suit him up as a bro for the gold medal game.😃

Bad match by Brazil, Wallace, Lucarelli and Leal struggled very much in attack and were all subbed. Quite a mess in every aspect of the game, nobody managed to change the trend. It looked like some of them didn't even really tried (Wallace and Lucas were quite off).

Poland had great blocks and a very good effort in defence, plus they put in trouble many times the reception line of Brazil with their serves. Good match from all the polish players, everybody contributed positively, with Bednorz being outstanding.

Bad match by Brazil, Wallace, Lucarelli and Leal struggled very much in attack and were all subbed. Quite a mess in every aspect of the game, nobody managed to change the trend. It looked like some of them didn't even really tried (Wallace and Lucas were quite off).

Poland had great blocks and a very good effort in defence, plus they put in trouble many times the reception line of Brazil with their serves. Good match from all the polish players, everybody contributed positively, with Bednorz being outstanding.

Brazil had their main rosters attend all VNL preliminary matches and final 6. They've been exhausted.

In final 6, they played three 5-set matches in a row in three days. They have nothing left in tank. Today it's an easy win for young Polish team.